Nanjing | A hidden paradise deep in Zhongshan, where the Xingcai from the Book of Songs is seen again
| A hidden paradise deep in Zhongshan, where the Xingcai from the Book of Songs is seen again. Because of the blooming hydrangeas, the Ming city wall section of the Fugui Mountain has become popular again recently.
However, very few people know
On the other side of the city wall is a secret landscape of mountains and waters in the city, a hidden paradise deep in Zhongshan
This is Pipa Lake
Though not well-known, it is considered by many Nanjing residents as their 'Kanas'
Walking around the lake, one can feel the perfect combination of city walls, forests, and lake waters
It has the weight of history, yet does not lack the vitality of mountains and waters
I come here several times every autumn
Because I am enchanted by the colors here, the reflection of the lake is like a flowing oil painting
And what attracts me in spring is the Xingcai, the first grass in the Book of Songs
This year, the Xingcai bloomed much earlier than usual
Half of the lake's Xingcai lies leisurely on the quiet lake surface, like the stars in the night sky
The best time to view the Xingcai flowers is around eight or nine o'clock in the morning (before eight o'clock in the morning, on cloudy or rainy days, the Xingcai does not bloom)
At this time, the sunlight is sufficient, the light is bright, and the flowers bloom best
This morning I also encountered a rare morning mist, the hazy mist rising and swirling on the lake surface, with the soft morning light sprinkled on the lake
A piece of quiet and beautiful
Currently, about 50-60% of the Xingcai in Pipa Lake has bloomed
It is estimated that next week it will reach 70-80%, and by May Day, it will enter the best viewing period
📷 All photos taken at 8 am on April 18, 2024
📍 Location: Pipa Lake, diagonally opposite to the Zhongshan Botanical Garden
💰 Free
🚘 There is a parking lot nearby, charged per use, 15 on workdays, or you can take bus 315 directly
🦮 Pets are allowed
The leeks in the Book of Poetry are the yellow flowers in the picture, which look a bit like a water lily plant. Under the sun, a small yellow flower blooms for the first time, and the scorpion is spectacular. What is more spectacular is the uncle and aunt shooting group. Various costume props, bright clothes, silk scarves needless to say, as well as sling skirts, cheongsams, sunshade hats, oil paper umbrellas, dried flowers, and even use heavy pots, live light supplements, outdoor trolleys. Watching an aunt pulling a pot concave shape from the lake, I don’t know if she wanted to imitate the French painter Angel’s “Spring,” the Dutch painter Vermeer’s “Maid of Milk,” or the Chinese painter Xie Chuyu’s “Tao,” At least I can see that pot full of water is quite heavy.
Because it is very close to the door of the house, you can often go to this corner and brush the number of steps. The lake is not big, close to the city wall, when the sun is setting, there will be tourists here to enjoy the sunset sketch, there is a feeling of quiet years.
Is Wuhu named because it is shaped like a dragonfly? The lake is not big, but it is really quiet. The south is the ancient city wall of Nanjing. When the sun sets, the tourists are wearing Hanfu and sitting under the trestle bridge or tree.
Nanjing Wuhu is located near the Mingxiaoling Scenic Area in Nanjing, close to the Botanical Garden.
It was very beautiful to see Lake Biwa. Golden Week was crowded.
From the lake, you will arrive at Pazhou along the fitness green road. Standing in Pazhou, overlooking the lake hidden under the city wall, the forest. Lake, green mountains, city walls, pavilions, all beautiful landscape and human factors are gathered here. Sitting on a small wooden platform deep into the lake, looking at everything in front of you, there is an unreal feeling, I don't know where I am. The park is a citizen park and no tickets are required.
The quiet and not lost popularity of the scenic spot at the foot of Zijin Mountain. In late autumn, the reflection of the lake is clearly visible, and it is very autumnal. The city wall by the lake adds peace and ancientity. It is recommended to play with Yanque Lake and Qianhu. Although they are not very famous attractions, they feel very comfortable.